AFL Hawks vs Kangaroos Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for Round 16, 2025
Last updated: Jun 27, 2025, 4:32AM | Published: Jun 25, 2025, 9:33AM
Draftstars Australia's AFL Hawks vs Kangaroos Round 16 DFS contest kicks off at 4:15pm AEST on June 28, 2025, and Fantasy Insider has crunched the numbers for every player in the game to help you create winning line-ups.
An accurate Draftstars cheat sheet is essential for AFL fantasy players. This DFS preview is designed to help you assemble your fantasy teams for Draftstars' AFL contests and enhance your Supercoach team for Round 16.
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We have reviewed players from each team in the Hawthorn vs North Melbourne match-up to help you find the best choices on Saturday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Harry Sheezel (NMFC, FWD/MID) | $15,980 | 106 | 6.6 |
| Value | Max Ramsden (HAW, RK/FWD) | $6,000 | 55.2 | 9.2 |
| Fade | Dylan Stephens (NMFC, MID) | $11,400 | 68.2 | 6 |
| Cheapie | Jacob Konstanty (NMFC, FWD) | $6,000 | 48.8 | 8.1 |
According to Fantasy Insider's DFS model, our "stud" is the highest projected scorer across the slate, while "value" picks provide the most "bang for your buck," meaning they are expected to perform well relative to their salary.
Conversely, a "fade" is a player considered to offer lower value for money, based on their expected score relative to their salary. For those needing to stay under the salary cap, "cheapie" options refer to the best value players at lower price points not already mentioned.
In fantasy sports, understanding value—assessing a player's potential output against their salary—is crucial, as players scoring high relative to their cost are key in crafting the optimal line-up.
The "Pts/$1K" metric shows the predicted points for every $1,000 of a player's salary. A higher number indicates better value, making it easier to spot players who could outperform their cost.
Positional Breakdown
DEF (Defender)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Colby McKercher (NMFC) | $13,420 | 81.9 | 6.1 |
| Value | Riley Hardeman (NMFC) | $7,040 | 54.1 | 7.7 |
| Fade | Josh Battle (HAW) | $10,120 | 60.5 | 6 |
| Cheapie | Tom Barrass (HAW) | $6,000 | 45.8 | 7.6 |
MID (Midfielder)
| Selection | Salary | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Harry Sheezel (NMFC) | $15,980 | 106 | 6.6 |
| Value | Sam Butler (HAW) | $8,400 | 60.9 | 7.3 |
| Fade | Dylan Stephens (NMFC) | $11,400 | 68.2 | 6 |
FWD (Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Harry Sheezel (NMFC) | $15,980 | 106 | 6.6 |
| Value | Max Ramsden (HAW) | $6,000 | 55.2 | 9.2 |
| Fade | Dylan Moore (HAW) | $13,570 | 81.7 | 6 |
| Cheapie | Jacob Konstanty (NMFC) | $6,000 | 48.8 | 8.1 |
RK (Ruckman)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Tristan Xerri (NMFC) | $15,790 | 103.8 | 6.6 |
| Value | Max Ramsden (HAW) | $6,000 | 55.2 | 9.2 |
Conclusion
When building your AFL Hawks vs Kangaroos Round 16 teams, consider starting with a value player like Max Ramsden. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Harry Sheezel is a strong option. If you're looking for budget-friendly choices to free up salary cap for more studs, take a look at our cheapie options, including Jacob Konstanty.
On the other hand, according to our model, Dylan Stephens is one of the lowest value options in this game, suggesting you might want to limit exposure to him if putting together multiple line-ups.
Ready to go? Draftstars' AFL Hawks vs Kangaroos slate closes at 4:15pm AEST on Saturday. ENTER NOW!
As with all AFL DFS contests, whether you start with our studs or build around our value picks, leveraging Fantasy Insider's data-driven AFL fantasy news and strategies, combined with your own research, can enhance your chances of winning in the AFL Hawks vs Kangaroos Round 16 slate. The unique insights here can help you maximize points while adhering to the salary cap when you make your AFL DFS line-ups.
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For more on this game, dive into our full Hawthorn vs North Melbourne prediction, where you will find the latest odds and tips for the main betting markets.
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